Category: Religion

80 Abducted Church Worshippers Escape Bandits’ Den in Kaduna

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No fewer than 80 church worshippers abducted by armed bandits in Kaduna State have escaped from captivity and reunited with their families. The worshippers were among 166 people kidnapped during a Sunday church service at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area about two weeks ago. Confirming the development on Sunday, the Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, said initial reports had put the number of abducted worshippers at 177, but verification later showed that 80 victims managed to escape from the bandits’ camp and sought refuge in…

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Pastor hires cultist to kill rival in Bayelsa

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Operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command have arrested a pastor, Elijah Oro, over an alleged plot to assassinate a rival cleric in the state. Also arrested in connection with the plot is Samuel Daniel, a 21-year-old suspected member of a notorious cult group. According to the police, Pastor Oro allegedly hired Daniel to kill the rival pastor following a dispute linked to church membership drive and property issues. Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

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Worshipper Beaten to Death During Prayer at Osun Mosque

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Tragedy struck on Friday at the Ummu Haani Adigun Memorial Central Mosque, located on B.A. Adigun Street, Ayedun Estate, Ogo Oluwa area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, where a worshipper identified simply as Najeem was beaten to death following a violent altercation during early morning prayers. Eyewitness accounts revealed that the incident occurred shortly after the dawn (Fajr) prayer, when the deceased allegedly disrupted an ongoing sermon being delivered by the mosque’s imam. According to sources, Najeem, said to be a printer by profession, reportedly stood up during the…

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Edo Govt Arrests Cleric Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Two Sisters

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The Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of the founder of the Royal Life of Christ Brethren Ministry, Bishop Gideon Osagie Osazee, over allegations of prolonged sexual abuse involving two sisters who were minors when the alleged acts began. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed that the cleric was apprehended following a formal complaint by the victims, who accused him of sexually abusing them over several years. The sisters alleged that the cleric exploited religious and family trust, intimidated them with oaths, and…

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Lagos Court Restrains VeryDarkMan, Doris Ogala from Mentioning Pastor Chris Okafor Pending Trial

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A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has restrained social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), actress Doris Ogala, and one Kelvin Chimaobi Emmanuel from further mentioning or referring to Dr Chris Okafor, his church or ministry on any platform pending the determination of a substantive suit before the court. Justice M. A. Savage issued the order on Thursday while ruling on an ex-parte application filed by Dr Okafor, the presiding pastor of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City. The suit, marked ID/14399GCMW/2026,…

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‘God Has Truly Blessed Me’ — Shina Peters Fires Back at Ashimolowo Over Sermon Remarks

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Legendary Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has responded to comments made by popular cleric and founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, describing the remarks as false and derogatory. Ashimolowo, during a recent sermon, drew a comparison between Peters and Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia, while speaking on delayed gratification and financial decision-making. The cleric cited a N20 million investment allegedly available to both men in the early 1990s, claiming Peters used his to build a house while Ovia invested his in establishing a bank. In the…

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Eucharia Anunobi Denies Leaked Sex Audio, Threatens Legal Action Against Apostle Okpe

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Veteran Nollywood actress and cleric Eucharia Anunobi has denied allegations linking her to a leaked audio recording purportedly suggesting a romantic and sexual relationship between her and Apostle Psalm Okpe, founder of the U.S.-based Fresh Oil Ministry International Church. In a series of videos posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, the 60-year-old actress described the allegation as false, defamatory and malicious, announcing that she has instructed her lawyers to commence legal action against Okpe. Anunobi said the circulating audio, which allegedly features Okpe speaking to another cleric, Pastor Martin,…

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Pastor Chris Okafor Apologises to Doris Ogala Amid Feud, Kneels in Church to Seek Forgiveness

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Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, on Sunday publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, kneeling before his congregation as he sought forgiveness over what he described as past “mistakes.” The apology follows weeks of intense public controversy between both parties, which has played out largely on social media. Ogala had accused the cleric of engaging in an affair, making unfulfilled marriage promises, sharing explicit content, and allegedly offering her $10,000 to withdraw claims that she was sponsored by rival pastors to defame him.…

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Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient, ‘Aunty Esther’, Dies After Blood Transfusion Debate

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A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as Aunty Esther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged late Saturday after a social media user, Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_), reacted to a post announcing her passing. Quoting an earlier message that read, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther. Very sad!”, Auntymuse wrote, “May her soul rest in peace.” The confirmation triggered an outpouring of grief from Nigerians who had closely followed her health journey and treatment updates on…

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Actress Doris Ogala Cries Out Over Failed Relationship With Pastor Chris Okafor

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Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has publicly lamented the collapse of her relationship with popular Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, alleging betrayal, emotional trauma and abandonment. In an emotional outburst shared on social media, Ogala accused the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministry of walking away from their relationship to be with another woman, despite what she described as deep personal sacrifices. The actress claimed she suffered the loss of her brother and a pregnancy during the period of their relationship, adding that the pastor’s decision to leave her…

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